98 Forty East Bar and Bistro
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
39
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at 98 Forty East Bar and Bistro, the earliest from 2022. 98 Forty East Bar and Bistro was last inspected on Dec 3, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which 98 Forty East Bar and Bistro's 39 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed house made pimento cheese, turkey bacon, house made macaroni and cheese balls, house made pasta sauce, raw fish, house made crab dip, cooked chicken wings raw chicken, feta cheese crumbles, sliced Swiss cheese, sliced pepper jack cheese, raw beef (49F-54F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from grill. Operator stated items have been in reach-in cooler overnight and unsure when cooler stopped maintaining temperature of 41F and below.. See stop stale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed house made macaroni and cheese balls, house made pasta sauce, raw fish, house made crab dip, cooked chicken wings raw chicken, feta cheese crumbles, sliced Swiss cheese, sliced pepper jack cheese, raw beef (49F-54F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from grill. Operator stated items have been in reach-in cooler overnight and unsure when cooler stopped maintaining temperature of 41F and below.. See stop stale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed two flying insects in prep area and one flying insect of cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed container of milk opened two days ago not date marked. Operator date marked milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in warewashing area used to store bar mats/ mats. Employee removed mats from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle used to dispense rice and,pasta sauce. Operator removed bowl and souflle cup from both foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket at ice machine not protected/ inverted. Operator inverted ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box with sealed individual bags of chips stored,on floor in dry food storage area. Also, observed sealed bag of ice on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed items from floor to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed cut melon in grab and go display case not labeled with identity, date product packaged and name and address of where it was prepared/ packaged. Discussed with Shantil. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) in bar area. Operator emptied bucket and remade solution. Retested at 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
39
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray can of toxic chemical stored next to single use straws and napkins under cabinet in coffee making station. Operator removed can of Behold furniture polish **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect on cook line and one flying insect at triple sink.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Large can of black beans dented and crimped at top rim of can. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in cooler across from grill soiled/ stained. Also, soda gun in bar area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area and at hand wash sink next to kitchen entry door. Operator replenished paper towels at both hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense sugar in dry food storage area
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in warewashing are close to dishwashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cut melon, and prepared salads in grab and go case missing label including identity, and address of establishment where it was packaged. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
23-03-4
43
Apr 29, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature 124F). Operator strip did not turn to indicate water temp of 160F. Operator ran a few cycles. Changed out water and reset machine, retemped at 160F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-57-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in cooler across from stove soiled/ stained. Also, area surrounding ice chute in large ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of milk opened more than 24:hours per chef not date marked. Chef date marked milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile above dishwashing area missing. Operator stated HVAC was being worked on yesterday. Also, multiple floor tiles in front of walk-in-cooler chipped/ cracked/ in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Floor, walls, ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and wall under and behind dishwashing machine soiled/ mold like substance. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go cups of fruit missing description and name and address of establishment that prepares and packages the food.
02D-03-4
61
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked noodles (49F-50F - Cooling) cooked last night per chef. Noodles did not cool to 41F and below within 6 hours. Stop Sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. cooked noodles (49F-50F - Cooling) cooked last night per chef. Noodles did not cool to 41F and below within 6 hours. Stop Sale.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored,over ready to eat spinach in reach-in cooler across from stove. Operator removed shelled eggs to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing from threaded hose Bibb next to stove.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to kitchen entry door used to rinse out container by employee. Operator discussed with employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in cooler across from stove soiled/ stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above warewashing area.
36-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles in front of walk-in-cooler chipped/ cracked/ in disrepair
36-17-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense flour. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
33
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with splitter installed without back flow device. Manager found that hose with back flow was disconnected. Manager placed the back flow connected to hose back on the splitter. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in storage area under racks.
36-73-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed establishment without last health inspection.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Observed broken shell eggs with raw shell eggs. Employee removed and discarded broken shells. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose lower than flood rim of 3 compartment sink.
29-37-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed window cleaner stored next to meat slicer. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed High temperature dish machine at 150F-155F. Employee Discontinued use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed red onions. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed establishment without written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment without consumer advisory. Manager was able to provide consumer advisory and displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee food safety training expired Kevin Hull -2-28-2023. Employee stated he works weekends.
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed unenclosed beverage container onfood preparation table. Employee removed and discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean knives stored in soiled holder located at end of prep table in middle of kitchen. Observed clear containers on clean drying rack not stored inverted. Employee inverted clear containers properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusty air vent over prep area in middle of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled interior of ice bin at soda station in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table not in sanitizer solution. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottled water stored on floor of alcohol room. Observed box of muffins stored on floor in freezer. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
22
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
33
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 98 Forty East Bar and Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 98 Forty East Bar and Bistro on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 98 Forty East Bar and Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at 98 Forty East Bar and Bistro.
How does 98 Forty East Bar and Bistro compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
98 Forty East Bar and Bistro most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has 98 Forty East Bar and Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 98 Forty East Bar and Bistro have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at 98 Forty East Bar and Bistro means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is 98 Forty East Bar and Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 98 Forty East Bar and Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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